Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BEAUMARIS. PETTY SESSIONS.—Saturday. Befoio U. R. Pocie, Esq. (inayor).-For drunkenness, the following were fined, viz., David Davies, bill- poster. Bangor, Is, and 25 6d costs; IIt-gh Roberts, plasterer, Beaumaris, 28 64 and costs John Williams, joiner, Rosemary-lane, Beau- mans, 3s 6d. including costs; and William Jones, labourer, Tabernacle-street, do., do. The iu- formants were P.S. Thomas Jones aud P.C. 0. Roberts.

COI^WYN BAY. THEFT OF A RESCURR'S ITTrDAL.-At a special court at this place, on Wednesday, before Messrs A. 0 Walker and T. G. Osborn, M.A., William .Osmond, a sapper, discharged from the army for misconduct, pleaded guilty to a charge •of stealing a silver watch and medal from his lüdgirg3 at this town, and, electiug to be dealt with summarily, was sentenced to two months'1 imprisonment. After being sentenced prisoner ■was IvindciiSed and marched oil to the lock-up, but requested the officer to allow him to turn back to speak to the magistrates, This request was acceded to. and prisoner thanked the magistrates for their leniency in dealing with him, and expressed his sincere regret for what he had done, and promised when he came out of gacd to lead an honest life. Prisoner is not yet 21, and in respectably dressed. The medal stolen by hiua was oue received by David Roberts, boatman, of thi.-> town, for his heroic services in rescuing the c:-ew of the Ocean Queen," at Llandulas, tw elve months last November. PUTT*: SEssio.Ns.-Satur,lay. Before R. O. Walkes, Esq., and W. Bostock, Esq.—Isaac Jones, licensee of the Crown Inn, Llanfairtal- ba:arn, was fined £1 and costs for permitting drunkenness on his premises on the 12th ult. The presiding magistrate stated that there was a very strong feeling in the county that the pub- licans serving drunken people wirh drink were the worst offenders.—James Hughes, mineral water manufacturer, of Bootle and Rhvl, was charged with having, on the 1st and 15:11 of February respectively, retailed beer without a licence.—Mr Henry Esther supervisor of the Inland Revenue, Rhyl. prosecuted, and Mr Aiun LVyd defended. Mr Alun Lloyd, for the defence, said it had been the custom of large bottlers to supply publicans and private houses with small quantities, until it was thought, through the absence of legal proceedings, that such a system had become strong enough to enable them to supply customers without any interference. As. however, the law had stepped is, and it was discovered that the custom was absolutely worthless in law, his client had coma forward to express his deep regret that he should have violated the law.-Defendant was fined -I, including costs, in each case. I

CONWAY. FCNERAL. -On Wednesday, the funeral of Mr Griffith Jones, landlord of the Red Lion, Conway, and formerly of Carnarvon, took place at Conway. Mr Jones was widely known and re- spected both in Carnarvon and Bangor, and his comparatively early death will come as a Surprise to his numerous friends. PETTI' SESSIONS. Taese sessions were held on Monday, before Albert Wood, Esq. (chairman), Thomas Barker. Esq., Dr Bold Williams, and Charles Frost, Esq. EJECTMKNT ORDICRs.-On the application of Mr E. E. Bone, two ejectment orders were granted, and another at Conway, on the appli- cation of Mr D. Jones, Llanrwst, TRANSFER OF LICKNCE.—The licence of the Gresham Hotel, Llandudno, was transferred to Miss Mary Ellen Roberts, daughter of the late Mr Abel Roberts, Ferry Farm Hotel. DRUNKENNESS.—The following were fined for drunkenness :-George Wynne, Hendre, (iyffin, 5s; John Wrench, CORway, 15s and costs; Edward Wrench, Watkin-street; David Jones, Penrhyn Farm, 2s 6d each and costs; Thomas Rowlands, 5s and costs. LAHCRNY.—A charge of stealing a bucket and bag, and also a quantity of carrots from the field of Benjamin Hughes, Tyucha, Roewen, belonging to Hugh Parry, Pentreffynnon, was dismissed. A PINFOLD WANTED.—For allowing donkeys to stray on the highway, two youths were fined Is and costs each at the last "petty sessions, the presiding magistrate observing that on another occasion a heavier fine would be imposed and requesting the police to keep a sharp look-out fev stray animals, which were becoming a great nu:3ir.ee.—Superintendent Williams said he wished to makH a public complaint of the want of a pinfold in the town. There used to be a pinfold, but. the to'vn council bad appropriated it, and had not provided, another.—Dr Bold Williams, one of the magistrates, stated that the county were bound to provide a pinfold, and Mr Wood requested the superintendent to write a letter to the council on the subject, which he would see was attended to.

DENBIGH. THE FAIR.—The May monthly fair was one of the largest held in tfie town for many years. The cattle filled the streets in a compact muss, and pedestrianism was next to impossible. Calving heifers were in good demand, and sold for £ lJ to S15. Two-years-old bullocks also old well, and at prices similar to those quoted. Of yearlings, there was an immense number in the fair, and it was difficult to effect a sale. Owing to tho lack of fodder and pasture, many upland farmers were compelled to get rid of their stock almost at any price. There was a large number of sheep also in the market, and these sold but slowly, the shortness of. grass operating prejudicially in their case, as in that ,of the cattle. Some very good mares were shown, and disposed of at satisfactory prices. Pigs on Wednesday sold well. THE MAYOR AND THE INFIRMARY.The Mayor (Mr T. A. Wynne Edwards) has written a long letter to a contemporary, defending the action of the town council in reference to the cases of smallpox recently found in the town. It will be remembered that the patient (a tramping musician) was admitted into the infirmary, but was late at night turned from -there and left to wander in the streets. The- mayor contends that the infirmary authorities having admitted the man, had no right by law, much less by humanity, to turn the maa out. The town council would hail with satisfaction an enquiry into the case by the Local Govern- ment Board. HEAVY SENTENCE ON TRAMFS.—Before the Mayor and Mr E. T. Jones, on Monday, Joseph Harris and Robert Hue were brought up in custody charged by P.C. Hughes and P.C. Turner with begging at the bottom of the town on the previous Saturday. The two defendants wer. sentenced to one month with hard labour each. The Mayor recommended that the police should issue notices warning tramps against coming into the town, and giving particulars of the three convictions of one month already in- flicted. The other case was that of a woman named Mary Gibbons who was sentenced the previous week to 28 days for begging. The magistrates in the neighbourhood are determined that they will, if possible, put down the begging n a, r, c e.

DOLGELLEY. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—This election ■ resulted !t3 follows:— Dr John Jones, Cae'rffynnon (C.M) 697 Eev D. Heibert, curate (C) 701 Mr David Owen, Cross Keys (C) 683 Rev J. Williams, B.A., Frondirion (C.M) 652 Air W. D. PuZji. accountant (W) 544 Mr William Hughes, printer (I) Mr John Roberts, lienors (I) 470 lfr Ell-'s Evars, Felizi.hip B) 401 Air Howel WillialJol,¡, T,y'!Jllwyn (I) .222 Mr Robert Griffith, comnaision agent (I) 163 j Mr R. Nanney Williams, Lhvyu (U) 83 Tho V-n y^cted. THJI: FAIR held here on Wednesday was in mauy respects a slow one. Although a great; number of ai.'coals bad baa 1 brought into the tow; the Jo. p;ices offered compelled the fariucrti t suud iheir cattle home without effec- ting a sale. ¡ SUDDEN DEATH.—On Wednesday moraine;, .Mr Richard Owen, Dolgwartheg, died very sud- denly. it app-irs that he and his brothers were working together at Bontddu. He also slept with them. About fire o'clock on Wednesday morning he was found dead in bed. No-one was aware thai he was ailing prior to his death. SCHOOL BOARD.—An adjourned meeting of this boar was held on Tuesday, when there were present;—Messrs R. Wynne Williams (chairman), David Owen (vice-chairman), Dr John Jones, Cae'rffynnon; John Griffith,Callestra; Joiv?3-6riiiitii (clerk), and other officials.—A letter was read from the headmaster of Islaw'r- dref school intimating that the charge preferred against him at the last meeting of the board by Mr John Griffith, viz., of transferring three from standard IV to standard V after the examination was a sheer friction for the simple reason that he did not deem any of the children referred to had enough merit to be advanced.—Dr John Jones, Cae'rff/nnon, and Mr David Owen were appointed visiting committee for the current month.—Votes of thanks were accorded to the chairman, vice-chairman, com- pulsory officer, aud the clerk for their services during the past three years.—The board also con- gratulated the two old members who had been successfully returned to the board.—A vote of condolence was passed with Sir Richard and Lady Wyatt in their bereavement consequent "ll the death of their son and daughter,

FESTINIOG. THIC C.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.On Saturday the annual meetings in connection with the above was held at the Garregrldl1 Chapel. The chair was occupied by Air J. Parry Jones, T.P., who the meeting. The examiners then ijav,. their report of the various schools, which was very encouaaging. Addresses were then given by Principal T. C. Edwards, D.D Revs J. H. Symond, lowyn; T. J. Wheldon, B.ik., anti Simti.-I (-)won. Revs D. Junes, R. J. Williams, and E. J, Evans. Penrhyn, were also present. Rev T. Levi awarded the prizes as follows (full marks 100) O. D. Jones, Congl- ywall, 96; iC J. Jones, Bethesda, 94 Maggie Jones, Bethesda. 89; H. E. Hughes, 87. John W. Jones, Congiywal, and Moses Jones, Uolredyn, were adjudicated best in the examination in Hebrew vi.-xi;:i. chapters. On Saturday, the children's meeting of the above festival were held at Tabernacle and Rhiw Chapels, when several hymns and anthems were sune by the united members of the various schools' B inds of Hope, under the leadership of Mr Evan Jones, Pengroes. LITERARY MEETING.—A meeting of the above nature was held on Thursday evening last at the Zion (B.) Chapel, when the chair was taken by Mr A. Roberts, Boston House, and Barlwydon conducted. Frizes were awarded for different subjects and won by Miss M. Alice IViiiitAms, Edward Hughes, S. E. Jones, Henry Davies, Bethania; Humphrey W illiams, Unicorn-terrace John Williams, Blaenafon Zion Chapel Band of Hope, Owen J. Jones, and W. Hughes. A great number had competed on almost every subject, and many were awarded prizes, which we have no space to permit of their names been published. The meeting was a great success throughout. After the usual votes of thanks had been pro- posed. the meeting was terminated. WOMEN'S LIBKRAL Assoc I ATION.-Th (3 local branch of this association met on Thursday last under the chairmanship of Mrs D. Jones, Gareg- ddu. The meeting discussed several questions ot importance, but foremost of them were the questions to be laid before the Liberal Councils in London on the 16th and 17th instant. Miss Lloyd, Pins Meini, and another lady will be the delegates to that conference from Festiniog. The women's association contemplate a meeting on'a large scale in the Metropolis SOOD, when Mr T. E, Ellis, M.P., and other eminent Welsh members are expected to attend and address the meetings.

HOLYHEAD. ADVKRTISEMHNTS. Mrs Williams, Boston House, receives advertisements for The Holy- head Mail, Carnarvon and Denbioh Herald, and Yr Herald Cymraeg. SUCCESS.—Master Wiilie Jones, third son of Mr W. D. Jones, Old Bank, has passed the pre- liminary examination of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, and is duly registered as a student. H.M.S. N.EpruNE.The guardship of the Mersey, Dee, and North Wales coast has returned to Holyhead, after been under repair, and on her annual cruise. We most cordially extend to the jolly tars a hearty welcome. POLICE INSPECTION.—On Thursday, the Hon. Charles G. Legge visited Anglesey and inspected the police stations and force at Amlwch, Llan- erchymedd, Bodedern,Valley, and Holyhead. He expressed himself well pleased with the general appearance of the men and the manner iu which the police stations and books were kept. On Friday he visited Menai Bridge with similarly satisfactory results. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—Mrs Cay, Eden House, has been appointed the hon secretary of the local branch at the annual meeting held last week. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIANS*-A new organ has been purchased for use in the school-room of the English cause. The funds were raised by means of the Band of Hope entertainment and private fmbscriptins. IMPORTANT NOTICE.—The St. Cybi Habitation of the Primrose League will. for the future, hold the monthly meeting regularly on the first Tuesday evening in each month at the Town Hall. An attractive and interesting programme will be provided, and a most hearty invitation is extended to all friends and sympathisers with theobjectsof the League to attend these monthly gatherings,—Advt. SUNDAY SCHOOL GATHERING.- A few days ago, the half-yearly meeting in connection with the Mount-pleasant Sunday School was held, under the presidency of the Rev D. Hugh Wil- liams, M.A., the newly-elected pastor. Mr John Hughes (Tenorydd Cybi) conducted in a most happy style. The children who bad recited the largest number of verses were presented w th books, and those who had attended most regularly received certificates. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Thomas Williams, Cross- street; T. R. Jones, William Jones, Queen's- street; W. Griffith, Arthur-street; William Jones, London-road and Owen Preece Griffith, Stanley-street. Songs were well rendered by friends, including Mrs T. R. Jones (Eos Cybi), and Messrs 0. John Williams, Nantwich House, and John Hughes (Tenorydd Cybi). The children also sang excellently, being conducted by Mr 0. J. Williams, Nantwich House. The school and church were reported to be in a prosperous con- dition, and the speakers were sanguine of a still larger increase as the result of the Rev D. Hugh Williams' settlement as pastor of the church. Before separating, the conductor very generously presented each reciter with a sum of money. aud Mr William Jones, jun., Queen-street, gave a donation towards the funds. LOCAL BOARD. WEDNESDAY. |— Present: Messrs William Griffith (chairman), Richard Hughes, Owen Hughes, W. S. Owen, S. J. Griffith, William Riva, Thomas Roberts, Captains George Lewis and John Owen. Messrs John Lloyd Griffith (clerk), and Rees Lloyd Davies (surveyor). THE RELIEVING OFFICER AND THE BOARD. Mr James Lloyd. Stag House, wrote to the board expressing his regret that he had to inform them that the Local Government Board wouM not allow him to act as a member of the local board because he was an officer of the guardians of the Holyhead Union. He, therefore, begged to resign his position as a member, and thanked the ratepayers for conferring, unsolicited, such an honour upon him.—It was decided that the vacancy be offered to the next highest candidate at the recent election. NEW BUILDINGS. Mr William Williams, architect, Holyhead, forwarded plans of three new shops and a coffee- house to be erected on the site of the Market Tavern, and adjoining property by Mr John Moreton Prichard, J.P., Gors. Several of the members spoke of the great improvement that would be brought about by the erection of these new premises, the present buildings, which have only recently passed into Mr Prichard's hands. being in a very tumbledown condition.—The plans of the new houses in Maeshyfryd-road were approved.—The new building at the b,.JCk of the Conservative Club was also approved, excepta chimney which it was decided to request the club to raise. SURVEYOR'S RRPORT. After reporting the condition of the drainage in t. Cybi-street, and at the back of Boston- street, occ., which had called for his attention the surveyor said that the present system of cleaning ashpits was most unsatisfactory and a disgrace to the town. It would never be any better until the board take over the control of it. —Captain Lewis concurred, and thought a small charge was necessary to defray the cost of carrying out the arrangement.—The Surveyor said that it would involve the expense of another cart. Messrs Richard Hughes and Thomas Roberts were of opinion that if the old rule of making occupiers clear away the refuse before nine a.m. were adhered to, it would answer the purpo,-e -The Chairman: It is much easier to pass resolutions than to carry them out.—On tho motion of Mr Owen Hughes, seconded by Mr William Riva, it was agreed that the surveyor should submit a fully-matured plan next time. MOTE ON. A discussion arose as to the obstruction caused in the main thoroughfares by persons obstructing the footpaths to the anuoyance of passers-by. It was suggested that posters he placed in various parts of the town warning those offending, — The Clerk said that if proper footpaths were made, the annoyance would be considerably minimised. At present, some of the footpaths were only four f.et widn.- The Chairman said that at Holyhead young people had no other report than the mm streets, unless they had n:entr ot money in their pockets. — Mr Richard Hughes s'tid that the present offenders ought to be let off, but that an example be made of others in future, and that in the first iustar.ee they should receive the admonitions of the boud.-Tlle Clerk remarked that the youths were much more atraid of the police than of the board.—Mr W. S. Owen said that most of the police at Holyhead were young, and were in consequance taken advantage of.- The suggestion ot Mr Richard Hughes was adodted. THE MEMBTCRS AT LOGGERHEADS. Nothing had been done since the last meeting in regard to the obtaining of the steam fire- engine, as nothing dnfinitely had been done by the board beyond the passing of the reso- lution that a steam engine, in preference to a portabl43 engine, be obtained. — Captain George Lewis then called attention to the ueed of having a fire-engine promptly.— Mr Richard Hughes said that the action ot some of the members was most absurd in regard to this matter. Lt-t a tire only break out and they were mad to have a fire engine and would move Creation to obtaiu the same. After the lapse of a little time, however, their zeal died away and they became so quiet that they had not the courage of conviction to carry into effect their own proposals,—Captain George Lewis said it wag impossiuld to carry out any plans as Mr Hughes made it a rule to obstruct them in every way.-Capta;lfi John Owen observed that Mr Richard Hughes had voted for having a steam-engine fit the last meeting.—Mr Richard Hughes protested that he bad tiot.-Tiia Chair- man and the other members then rose and withdrew from the room leaving the contending parties to setlie their dispute between them- selves.

HOLYWELL. DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD.-The first meeting of the new board was held On Saturday, when Mr Isaac Taylor, J.P., Coleshill, was re- elected chairman, and Mr William Thomas, Plas Newydd, vice-chairman.—The surveyor presented an estimate amounting to X1200 which was passed, and a rate of 4:1 in the pound was decided upon for the ensuing year. p u< tlOARD OF GUARDIANS.— i'ne usual lort- nightly meeting was held on Friday, when there was an unusually large attendance of guardians the principal business being the election of a new chairman in succession to Mr J. Scott Bankes, who has been vice-chairman and chairman respectively for over 25 years, and who has firmly declined to take office again, though pressed by the board to do so.—Alderman J. L. Muspratt, J.P. (mayor of Fiint), proposed the election of the Rev T. Z Davies, vicar of Whit- ford, as chairman of the board, and in doing so said Mr Davies was the senior member of the board, having attended for the last 26 years.— Mr Thomas Parry seconded the resolution, which was also supported by Mr William Aatbury, Northop.—Mr Samuel Davies, Holywell, pro- posed as an amendment the election of Mr James Keney, the senior vice-chairman of the board.— Mr Joseph Ellis, Newmarket, seconded the amendment.—On the names being put to the meeting, seven voted for Mr Reney, and 15 for the Rev T. Z. Davies, who was accordingly declared elected. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.—At Friday's fortnightly meeting of this authority a long communication was received from Mr Thomas Hughes, manager of Messrs Newton, Keates, and Co.'s copper works at Greenfield, complaining of the discharge into the Greenfield stream of the wocl washings and other waste from the flannel mills, and he sent for the inspection of the board some of the noxious matter, which he st ited was most injurious to the health of the people living in the neighbourhood of the stream and ) Battery-row Pool. The report of the analyst on samples of the matter discharged into the pool was also read, showing that the matter was of a very offensive nature, and likely to be injurious to the public health,—The Inspector said he had seen the managing director of the flannel mills, who confessed their willingness to do anything which could be suggested to satisfy the reasonable requirements of the authority. He (the inspector) had given the company notice to abate the nuisance, which would expire next Thursday; and the matter was deferred to the next meeting.

LLANAELHAIARN. "CEIRI" SETTMAIEIIS UNION LODGJC —Trade is brisk here at present, such not having been the case for a number of years past. At this time last gear the Eifi Quarry Company had a very large stock on hand, but that is nearly all gone. The members here agreed with their employer, Mr Farren, at this season of last year, to work at the old prices for another twelve months. Notwithstanding the agreement made, Mr Farren advanced 6d per ton on all sorts of setts in September last year. The men this year asked for an advance of 6d per ton, which was given, thus making an advance of a Is in space of a few months. There seems to exist the best of good feeling between the employed and the employers, which we trust will con- tinue for many years to come. The last regular meeting of this union was held on April 9th, when there was rather a poor attendance, but the members meet their payments well all the same. NEW ROAD AT TRETOR.-Attention was drawn by Mr George Farren, at the last meeting of the County Council te the deticiency of road accommodation to Trevor, as well as to the desirabily of making a new way to the place at a greatly-improved level from the main road. It is hoped that Mr Farren will be able to carry the matter successfully through the Council. It would undoubtedly prove a great advantage to this port and quarry district of Trevor.

LLANDUDNO. PEAL OF BELLS FOR HOLY TRINITY.—On F iday last, the Ven. Archdeacon Price, of Bangor, held a court in the Church House, Holy Trinity Church, for admitting churchwardens and sidesmen in the parish of Llandudno. The usual declaration having been made and signed by the candidates, the Archdeacou delivered an able address on the duties of their office at the 7 p.m. service held in Holy Trinity. On the invita- tion of the rector, the archdeacon/clergy, church- wardens, and'newly admitted sidesmen partook of a supper at the Marine Hotel, at which the rector presided, and having thanked the church- wardens and sidesmen for their services during .he past year, said he was glad to state that the arrangements made twelve months ago for carrying out their duties had worked admirably and enjoined on them to continue to co-operate with him in their respected spheres. He was glad to state that some progress had been made since they last met. The Church House had been completed and opened, upon which, though, a debt of S350 still rested. The completion of the tower of Holy Trinity was now being proceeded with, the contract for which had been let for X700, and as S 1000 had been subscribed towards that object, the balance would form the nucleus for prjviding the tower with a peal of at least eight bells (applause). He then paid a warm tribute to the faithful and efficient services ren- dered by Mr C. Shrubsole, as organist of Holy Trinity, and concluded by thanking the Ven. the Archdeacon for his visitation.—The Archdeacon, in replying, said that it was always a pleasure to him to visit Llandudno, and he commended the religious tone of the ceremonial which he com- mended to the attention of other parishes in the diocese.—The Rev R. Williams, vicar of Dol- wyddelen, Mr Winch and Mr E. E. Bone, having also spoken, the proceedings were brought to a close by a vo:e of thanks to the rector. FOOTBALLERS AT SUPPER.—On Friday eve- ning, the 6th iust., the members of the Swifts Football Club and their friends sat down to an excellent dinner at the Royal Hotel, under the presidency of Mr T. T. Marks, C.E. The attend- ance also included Messrs A. E. Brookes, captain H. Crockatt, secretary P. Mills, treasurer J. J. Marks, A. Knight, J. T. Hill, T. H. Owen, J. E. Hughes, T. Clifton, J. Allman, W. Roberts, S. W. Roberts, G. H. Thorp, J. Cornwall, W. Wood, H. R. Ward, R. Fisher, W. R. Brookes, John Parry, G. Roberts, W. Meredith, S. Crockatt, T. Roberts, and R. H. Thomas.—Dinner being over the chair- man rose to propose the toast of Her Majesty the Queen. This was duly honoured, Mr J. J. Marks. Ll.B., leading and accompanying in the National Anthem.—The next toast was that of success to the Swifts Football Club," with which was coupled the name of its captain, Mr Alfred Brookes. This also was proposed by the chairman, who said that the Swifts Club was started in the season 1889-90, but they only played two or three matches that year. In the season 1890-91. they played 17 matches; won 13; lost 2; drawn 2 (hear, hear, and applause). They scored 73 goals against 25. In that year they were knocked out the first round by Mancott and Pentre United (4 to 2), this, however, was the best thing that could have happened to the Swifts, because it put them on their mettle and in the following season, 1S91-92, they won tha Junior Cup (applause), only one kroal being scored agaiust them, and that in the final. The total results are- matches played 23; won IT; lost 4; drawn 2; scored 96 against 28, He was stating these | facts in order that more sympathy might be en- J listed with this and other kindred clubs in the town (hear, hear, and applaase). Cricket and Football were two sister games, and the games concerned the same individuals to a great exteut. For the coming season, he hoped this was no presumption on their part, they intended enter- ing for the Senior Cup. and they had already arranged fixtures with some of the best clubs in North Wales, viz. :-Bangor, Flint, &c., and intended trving to get Everton Combination to visit Llandudno, also Liverpool Caledonians. There were some people who tho^t to play cricket and football a sin. he however held that to play cricket was not only a healthy recrea- tion, but a capita! means of mental as well as moral discipline. What a splendid training to be patient and not to lose one's temper was! afforded by the playing of cricket, especially when being given out by leg before wicket, and on getting btlck to the pavilion they were sub- jected to the chaff and taunts of their comrades. There were no other two games tlmt he knew of where such capital mental discipline and the developeirent of the fuculties were obtained. In Llandudno they were really as yet but nursing cricket and football, and until the last two years they were hindered by not having suitable grounds, this was however remedied now. He asked them all to join in drinking the health of the Swifts, coupled with which was the name of their esteemed young friend, captain Alf. Brookes. This was enthusiastically received each one drinking success from the silver cup.— Captain A. Brookes responded. The record of the club, he remarked, had been very brilliant; it was the start of football in the town.—Corporal Crockatt proposed the toast of the health of one who had been with the club a short time and had worked liard for them. He referred to Mr A. Knight, who was leavirg them. They all knew his sterling character, and would wish him every prosperity in the new country (hear, hear, and applausi).-This toast was duly honoured with the singing of He's a jolly good fellow," and Auld Lang Syne."—The Chairman said he had been asked to perform a pleasing ceremony, viz., asking Mi Knight to accept a small present from the club as a token of esteem and regard, not of his being a football player only, but as a jolly companion and staunch friend. He had known Mr Knight sirce he was a little boy, and as a schoolfellow of his two sons. He had great pleasure in asking him on behalf of the club to accept that beautiful case of silver-mounted pipes (4) supplied from the well-known estab- lishment of Mr John Parry, tobacconist, Lloyd- street (loud cheering).—Mr Knight suitably res- ponded.—Other toasts followed.

LLANERCHYMEDD. THE DISPUTE BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE. —A case which excited considerable interest, was heard some time ago before the Anglesey magistrates when an order of 30s a week was made against Mr Robert Owen, Caegron, Llan- eilian, a well-to-do man, to contribute towards the maintenance of his wife, the money made payable through the guardians of the Anglesey Union. At Wednesday's meeting of the guar- dians, Mr Elias Jones, J.P., presiding, the following letter was read from Mr Robert Owen —"Sir, I enclose you a cheque for X3. Will you please inform the guardians that in future I will only p*y 10s per week. If not satisfied, I will have another trial; I have everything ready for the next.- Yours truly, ROBERT OWRN.It was stated that the order could not be varied, except before the magistrates.

LLAN F AIRFECHAN. THE contract for the sewerage works, so long deferred, has at last been given to Messrs Weston and Woolley, Wrexham, for £ 11,000. The engineers have alieady visited the place to make preliminary arrangements for commen- cing the works without delay.

LLANGYBI. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. The contested election of members of the school board was held on the 10th inst., and resulted as follows:— Mr D. H. Davies, Yr Orsedd 109 Rev J. C. Williams Ellis 91 Mr Robert G. Humphreys. 81 Mr Itobert Parry, Ty Croes 96 Rev Thomas William, Capel Helyg 120

LLANRWST. FIRE IN A FARMYARD.-On Sunday evening, at Tyddyn Trencher, Maenan, about three miles from Llanrwst, the out-buildings were found on fire through some unknown cause. The tenant of the place is Mr Edward Evans. The cattle were quickly rescued and by great energv on behalf of Mr Evans and the neighbours the flames were extinguished before any very serious damage occurred. ELECTION OF CHURCH-WARDENS.—Mr W. Griffith has been appointed parisfioners' church- warden for the ensuing year, and the rector has nominated Mr Griffith Jonathan as his warden. ROYAL ANGLRSEY ENGINERR MILITrA.-The old hands of this regiment came up for their annual six weeks training on Monday last, and it should be added to their credit that they came up in a very orderly manner. They are encamped near Llanfaes.-The officers present are Colonel Dwyer, (in command), Major R. ap Hugh Williams, Captain Glynne Maney, Lieutenants G. E. Roberts, Rawlins, and Fanning Evans, and Captain II. B. N. Adair. R.E., (Adjutant). The officers mess at the Williams- Bulkeley Arms Hotel,—Mr R. L. Jones, of the Pier Head Vaults, has the canteen in the camp. THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The first meeting of the new school board was held on Monday, when there were present—Messrs John Hughes (ex- chairman), E. Mills (ex-vice-chairman), Griffith Jones, E. Jones Williams, George Wynne (pre- vious members), Dr Jones, W. J. Williams, J. E. Humphreys (deputy clerk).—Mr Griffith Jones moved that Mr John Hughes should be re- elected chairman.—This was seconded by Mr E. Jones Williams, and unanimously carried.—Mr John Hughes thanked the members for their renewed confidence in him.Dr Jones moved, and Mr E. Jones Williams seconded, and it was carried, that Mr Edward Mills be re-elected vice- chairman.—Mr Mills briefly thanked.—Messrs E. Mills. George Wynne, and Griffith Jones were appointed to visit the town schools the first fortnight every month, and Messrs John Hughes, W. G. Williams, and Dr Jones the second fort- night.—Mr Hugh Pierce had sent in a bill of S28 15s 3d for conducting the recent school board election. There was an item of 21s for personal trouble in conducting election," and this was struck out.—There was a discussion respecting the attendances at the schools, the officer was instructed that no children be per- mitted to absent themselves from school who bad not received examination certificate. The officer reported he had found six more children who had never been to school, thus making a total of 54 since his appointment a few months AG0' NEWBOROUGH.

CONFIRMATION Siciavicic.-On Monday even- ing last the Bishop of Bangor visited here and laid hands upon 99 persons, whose ages ranged from 15 years to 72. The church was crowded, and the Bishop's addresses were very highly appreciated. The following parishes wero re presented:—Llanddaniel, 16; Llanidan, 13; Llan- geinwen, 27 and Newborough, 43.

PORTMADOC. A HIGH CLASS CONCERT.-The annual con- cert, at the close of the season, of the Portmadoc Choral Society was held at the Assembly-rooms, on the 6th inst,when a performance of Mendels- sohn's "Hymn of Praise," and a miscellaneous selection were given. The principal vocalists were:—Miss Maggie Davies, A.R.C.M. (of the Crystal Palace Concerts); Miss E. A. Jones, Portmadoc; and Mr William Evans (pupil of Mr Sims Reeves). The Choral Society were assisted by an Orchestral Band (Mr V. V. Akeroyd, Liverpool, leader); and Mr W. T. David, the conductor, as usual, proved well up to the duties of his po.st. The performance of the "Hymn"wos splendid throughout; and the society deserve the greatest praise for the way they went through their part of the work. The rendition of that difficult chorus, The night is departing," more than fully sustained the high reputation of the Society. Miss M. Davies and Miss E. A. Jones (a local amateur) showed themselves to great advantage in the duet, "I waited for the Lord;" and Miss Davies and Mr W. Evans rendered in a fine style the duett. "My song shall be alway." The second part of the programme comprised the following :-String quartett, Variations and finale (Ilaydu). by Messrs Akeroyd and George (1st and 2nd violina), Alr Ramsdan (vhla), and Mr Collinson (violoncello). Song, Llancesau'r Eryri," by Mr W. Evans—the composer, Mr W. T. David, accompanying. The song was encored, Mr Evans singing the second time, The Bay of Biscay." Song by Miss^jMaggie Davies, Poor wandering oue" (encored). She then sang r.:lychuu Aberdyfi" in a manner that electrified the audience. Then a eplendid violoncello solo. Romance and Tarantelle" (Payne), by Mr Collinson. He was also recalled. A solo by Mr W. Evans followed, How vain is man (Handel). (encored) and 0 na byddai'n haf o hvd" (Davies). A "Piccolo! solo," by Mr V. N Emerald" (-a cored). A song, One morn the maidens of the mill," by Miss Davies, and she sang" Myfi sy'n magu'r baban" in reply to an encore. Then j came an overture by the baud, h Marionette i and the National Anthem brought the proceed- ings to a close. Without doubt, the concert was one of-if not the-best, that ever was given at Portmadoc. The committee of the Choral Society are to be highly congratulated upon the unqualified success of the concert.

PWLLHELI. DAIRY FARMING.—At the Town Hall, last Wednesday, the comrnittet3 in connection with dairy farming met. There were present Messrs O. L. Edwards, T. E. Griffith, Professor John Oweu, J. R. Thomas, William Jones, Eifl Temperance Hotel, E. Parry, &c. It was 'resolved to make experiments in butter making,! &c., in June. THE TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION. — The executive committee of the Lleyn and Eifionydd Temperance Association met at the Town lizill last Wednesday, Dr Rowlands in the chair. There were present: Rev S. P, Edwards,] Messrs J. Jarrett, Nevin; T. E. Griffith, Win. George, solicitor and R. G. Humphreys (R. o Fadog). The arrangements of the Nevin sub- committee as to holding public meetings at Nevin and in various places the evening pre- ceding the general meeting of the association, were adopted, and the speakers were appointed. On the motion of Mr R. G. Humphreys, seconded by Mr Jarrett, It was resolved not to hold any meetings in any other places than in the district of Nevin. Messrs Dr Rowlands, J. Jarrett, and W. George were appointed a finance committee. Speakers for the general meetings of the associa- tion were appointed.

RHOSTRYFAN. ELECTION OF LLANWNDA AND BETTWS GARMON U.D. SCHOOL BOARD.—The above elec- tion took place last Wednesday. There were nine candidates, and as follows they stood in the opinion of the ratepayers:— Mr Evan Griffith, Brongadfan 454 Mr Robert Roberts, Cefn. 443 Mr David Roberta, Bontuewydd 440 Mr R. O. Roberts, Glanaber 410 Mr Thomas Williams, Gwylfa 374 Mr R. T. Hughes, Plus Isaf 341 Mr Edward Williams, Penlan 338 Mr Owen M. Jones, Waenbant 305 Mr David Jones, Caffiu Uchaf 229 The first seven are the members for the three coming years.—M.

RHYL. DEATH OF AN EX-COMIITSSION Fit. -On Friday morning, the death took place at the Royal Hotel, of Mr J, H. B. Lawrence, at the age of 43. Previous to residing at Rhyl, deceased, who is well known throughout North Wales, was manager of large hotels fit Carlisle, Bristol, and Soutbport. Several years ago, h became a member of the Rhyl Commissioners, but in 1891 was not re-elected.

PWLLHELI BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MAY IITII.-Alr J. F. Roberts presiding. DISPUTED BILLS. Mr Walter Davies and Captain John Roberts, members of the finance committee, irepi)rted that they had refused to pass two bills sent in for taking two lunatics to the asylum. Though the bills were for similar service, the items down in them differed materially, especially in refresh- ments. The board could not understand very well how one person charged 4s for a bus, whilst another only charged 3s. There was a discrep- ancy in the railway fares.—The bills were re- ferred to the clerk, and it was resolved to pay S5, on account of the bills.—Mr William Jones, Eifl Temperance Inn, asked how was it that the police were paid for this kind of work and also received wages from the county ? The matter appeared rather st.ange to him.—The Chairman said that the police had to be paid for if on special duty.-Ar Owen Evans, Broom Hall, laid that the money pdid the police in this way went to the county. COUNTY RATE. A County Council precept for .£579 Is 3d was received THE SCHOOLMASTER ABROAD. Mr Watkin, the master of the house, brought before the board four boys, 14 years of age each, One of them had very short eyesight, and wore spectacles. He had passed the standards. The tallest boy had been in the house for ten years. He also had passed the standards. The other two boys, who had recently come into the house could not read a word. A CONVICT'S WIFIZ. The wife of Metliusalem Roberts, a convict, asked the board to give a pair of shoea to her little girl. Several guardians said that what- ever about her husband she was very good, active, clean woman.—Relief in kind allowed. LLANYSTUMDWY GUARDIANSHIP. Mr Lloyd Roberts, Plashen, said that owing to the person who had been elected guardian for Llanystumdwy not been qualified, the vestry was desirous that steps should be taken to elect another person. Mr Lloyd Roberts also said that there was a desire that the basis of the qualification for guardianship should be reconsidered and the ratable value should be lower than what it was then.—Mr W. Jones, Eifl Temperance Hotel, said that the basis should be changed, because at present the guardianship fell to the hands of very few rate- payers. These ratepayers continued to be guardians for years.—Mr Owen Evans said that the same men were in the office continually. But he belieAed that the board could not do anything in the matter then.—Captain John Roberts said that something should be done in the matter. At Nevin there were very few men qualified to be guardians. The Chairman tbought the present system very satisfactory to the farmers. If the basis were lowered, they would lose the representation.—Mr W. Jones gave notice that he would move a resolution on the matter at the next meeting.

SIR W. HARCOURT ON THE PRIME MINISTER. Sm WILLIAM HARCOUT addressed a great Liberal demonstration at Bristol, on Tuesday night, and replied to Lord Salisbury's speech on Ulster and religious civil war. He said the Premier had taken his hint, and was apparently going to the country on the cry of rebellion in Ulster. His policy was a thoroughly Tory policy, or e of class domination, race hatred, religious bigotry, and insolent ascendancy. W¡,y had Ulster been invited to fight. Lord Salisbury said the people ot that province would be obliged to rebel to escape slavery: but what the Liberal party desired was merely that the majority of the Irish people should have >1 voice in the conduce of their own affairs. The minority in Ulster had held the power long enough, and though they threatened to die in the last ditch if Home Rule were granted lie thought they would survive. The whole object of Home Rule, he said, was to redress the wrongs of Ireland, not by rebellion, but by constitutional action. After referring to Mr Balfour's significant silence with regard to his great measure of conciliation, he contrasted the two policies-that of Lord Salisbury and that of Mr Gladstone-- towards Ireland, said that the Government was doomed, that the people would not tolerate Fenian Unionism or any House of Lords dodge to upset Home Rule, that the Liberals looked with con- fidence to the result of the election, and that there was every prospect of securing Ireland, not as an enemy on our flank, but as a friendly island on our side.

DEATH OF A WELSH MINISTER. THE LATE REV ROBERT HUGHES, UWCH- LAWRFFYNNON: WE regret to record the death of the Rev Robert Hughes, Uwchlaw'rffynuon, South Carnarvon- shire, which took place last week. No one was better known and respected amongst the mini- sters of the Calvinistic Methodist connexion in the southern part of the county than the de- ceased gentleman, who lived to attain his 82ud year. In his earlier years he had the privilege of being under the school tuition of the gifted Welsh bard, Eben Tardd, at Ciynnog, with 1 he result that he was induced to study the mys- tyries of the Cymric muse. His bardic produc- tions were both spirited and numerous. idr Hughes was also a self-taught portrait and land- scape paiuter, an art which he took to after reaching the age of sixty. On one occasion tire late Lord Newborough, who was his personal friend, sat to him, and his lordship's portrait from the easel of the old Welsh minister adorns the little Dissenting chapel erected by his lord- ship on Bnrdsey Island. As a Welsh antiquarian the rev. gentleman had widely read, and as such he was always welcomed at Glynllifon by the late Lord Newborough. As a preacher he be- longed to the pre-college period. Although the manner of his delivery was rather tardiloquent, the matter of his sermons was on all occasions direct and thoughtful. The funeral took place on Saturday at Llanaelhaiarn Churchyard. Addresses wero delivered by the Revs J. Mosts Jones, Dinas; W. Williams, Talsarn J. Jones, Pencaenewydd Mr It Rowlands, Bank, Pwllheli, and others, at the chapel of the de- ceased gentleman. The Rev Thomas Ellis, Lh¡n- ysturndwy, oiliciated in the churchyard. The fnneral was a very large and representative one.

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"ELEVEN MEN FROZEN TO DEATH." 'I hey had wandered round and round in that blinding snoicstarm hopelessly lost, in a place\ only a hundred yards square; and when cold and\ fatigue vanquished them at last, they scooped out a cave in the snow and lay down and died not knowing that Jive steps more would have brought them into the true path" Thus eleven precious lives were lost in makingl the descent from M'ont Blauc in September, 1870.1 They suffered the bitterest death recorded in the! history of those mountains, full as that history is! with drelldtul tragedies. Sad to thiIlk that tbey I were so r.ear safety, aud yet through ignorance! so far from it. Alus! how many die, underi different conditions, but for a like reason. Here is a man who says, "All my friends! thought I was doomed, aud I did not care! whether I livol or died." He explains as follows "Up to October, 1885,"1 he says, I was a strong, healthy man, aud equal! to any kind of work. At this time I was taken with a pain that seemed to shoot straight! through my heart. I felt as if something was! squeezing my heart, and I was in dreadful agony.! I had to abandon work and lie up. Theu I fell into a low, weak way. I had no appetite, and every morsel I ate gave me a great pain at the chest and a tight, uncomfortable feeling as if all my food turned to wind and did not pass cuy stomach. I had a great pun at. my back and sides, and was never free from puin night or day. Such food as I was able to take lay lik a load! on my stomach, and my heart would thump so1 badly I could get no sleep, and night after mght II I would lie awake. "I became that weak I dare not lift the lightest article, and so nervous that the slightest sound startled me. Even the children's noise at play upset me. When I ventured out of doors I had to often stand and rest, and my legs werti so unsteady I could not walk straight. All this told on my spirits, for before my attack I scarcely knew my strength. I could lift a sack of flour with ease. I went to our doctor, who said mine was a bad case. He gave me medicines, but I got no relief from them. Now better, now worse, but never well, I remained in this state for over twelve months, and was under the doctor all that time. x\.t last the doctor recommended me to gb to Norwich Hospital and put myself under a cele- brated physician there as an indoor patient. I did so in November, 1886. The physician said Your heart is strained and very weak.' Whilst in the hospital I was examined by three doctors, and after being under treatment .7" pve ivccn.* my cute was pronounced incurable. The doctors said I would never be able to do bard work again and would never get any stronger. I was now anxious to get home, so I left the hospital, but kept on receiving medicine as an outdoor patient for three months longer. Getting weaker and weaker, I gave up taking their medicine and tried different medicines my friends told me of but nothing did any good, aud I lingered on month after month. Now', indeed, I began to despair, for from a strong, powerful man I was reduced almost to a shadow, and did not care whether I live or died. In June, 1887, a book was left at my house which described a preparation called Mother Seigel's Syrup, and I read of one case like mine being cured by it. I said to my wife, Here is a case that exactly corresponds with my case.' "I had lost all fai h in medicines, but as a last resource sent to Mr Edgerley, Supply Stores, Bungay, for a bottle, and had not taken more than half the contents before I felt better. Wife, I said, I believe this Seigers Syrup is goino to cure m. I began to eat and the food did me good, and I grew stronger and stronger. After taking three bottles I got back to my work strong and healthy, and since then I have never looked behind me. By taking an occasional dose I keep in good health. I can now eat anything and do any kind of work, and went through harvesting as well as anyone, and can lift a pig with ease. I thank God that Seigel's Syrup was ever made known to me, and feel that I owe my life to it. You are at liberty to publish this statement, as I am willing to tell anyone of the benefit I have derived from the medicine. Yours truly, (Signed) AIR ROBERT WRIGHT, Earsham, Bungay Norfolk." Witness: (Signed) ISAAC WRIGHT, Grocer and Tea Dealer, Earsham." Mr Wright's complaint was indigestion and dyspepsia, and the heart disturbance which so alarmed him was the result of the mechanical pressure of the stomach against the heart when the latter was inflated with the gasea created by undigested and fermenting food. Many are misled thus to mistake indigestion for some other malady. We can only say we are glad our friend found the true path (the right medi- cine) before His disease left him no remnant of life to blow into a flame.

CARNARVON BOROUGH MAGIS- TRATES' COURT. ON Monday, before John Davies, Esq. (mayor), and Richard Thomas, Esq., Catherine Jones, Assheton-terrace, and Mary Jones, Shirehall- street, were lined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and riotous.—For assaulting Mary Bathgate, Baptist-street, D. Edwards, of the same neighbourhood, was mulcted in 2s 6d and costs. —Elizabeth Thomas, Mount-pleasant,was sent toj prison for fourteen days for keeping a brothel.— Owen Owens, Baptist-street, was fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and riotous, and 5s aud costs for assaulting the police.— David Roberts, Llanberis, was found drunk, and fined 2s 6d and costs.—William Williams, Llaudegai, and Peter Williams, Bangor, quarrymen, were charged, the former with having obtained two accordeons by means of false pretences, and the latter with aiding and abetting him in the com- mission of the offence. The case for the pro- secution was that on the 29th ult. William Wil- liams visited the musical warhouse of Mr G. H. Moore, North-road, and was supplied with two accordeons, which, he said, were wanted for a man named Hugh Roberts, of Rhosisa. Late in the day, both he and Peter Williams were seen together, and as the accordeons were not found in their possession, they were asked what had, becopae of them. William Williams replied that the instruments had been forwarded to Hugh Roberts, and Peter Williams vouched for the truthfulness of the statement. It afterwards transpired, however, that the accordeons had been sold to a marine store dealer, named James Williams, for three shillings each, William Wil- liams stating that they were his property, and that he kept a music shop at Llaudegai. The bench committed Wiliiam Williams to take his trial at the quarter sessions, and dismissed the charge against Peter Williams.—A warrant was issued against Robert Roberts, Tau'rallt, who did not appear in answer to a summons charging him with being drunk and riotous—An execu- tion order was granted to Mr William Jones, Costle-square, against Ann Jones and F. Phillips, Wall-street. James Williams, Palace-street Court, was charged with stealing an overcoat, the property of Isaac William Evans, 18, Marcus-street, on the 17th of February last. The case was adjourned for a week, so as to give accused an opportunity to pay the prosecutor the Ô8 which he received for the article.—James Rourke, charged with pick-pocketing, was remanded for a week, on the applica- tion of Deputy Chief-constable Davies.— The chargo of drunkenness preferred against an Irish tinker narled Thomas Sweeney, who on The previous Wednesday was found lying on the railway track near Griffiths-crossing, under circumstances of a somewhat extraordinary character, A ticket-collector named Roberts I deposed that with assistance Sweeney, who was shoeles-i and sprawling on the ground, was for- cibly removed from the line. A passenger train was at a standstill close by, having, as a result of his conduct been detained for a considerable time.—The Mayor: Was he drunk ? Witness: No.—The Mayor What explanation did he give? Witness: On the way to the station he said that he had murdered a woman named Jane Jones at Liaiig.efui,and would be executed in three months from that date, adding that his brother would also be hanged at Carmarthen. In a long state- ment to the bench Sweeney said that, suffering from sleeplessness, he got out of bed early 011 the morning in question, and with music ringing in his pars he raii to see a doctor, but failing to get a draught he set off to see Father Jonos, the Roman Catholic priest, and informed him that his head was wrong, and that he was going to be nargen. fancying he heard a orass band playing something induced him to follow the music and to proceed across the fields to the railway line! and to take off his boots. He admitted having! been imbibing heavily, and thought his head got wrong because he stopped the drink too sud-l detily.-TI)o Mayor You must abstain from drink. If you coma again under similar circum- stances we shall put you under restraint.j Sweeney: Your honour is quite right. I knewi my head was wrorg when the brass band told me that I was on the right way to Heaven; (laughter).—The Mayor: You may co now.¡ Never mind th,) brass band, but join tte tem-! perance band. Tho accused then left t he cou-t.j

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1 oøip. | (From THE WORLD.) The Queen does not intend to visit Bnckingbltøl r.ulaeo this season. Her Majesty will proceed D.'il moral towards the end of next week, either 00 'i hiirsdny evening, tho 19th, or on Friday eveititity the :20th, returning to Windsor Castlo on Saturd* th" 25th of June. The German- Emperor is at last in p°sSG^" pi'in of the Imperial train de luxe, has taken three years to complete. It bag to. about £ 90,000, and consists of 12 carri"geg eommunicaiiug by corridors. The drawiug-r(>oB,' library is hung with Gobelins from tho Charlotte0* berg Palace, :tuil I lie dining-room is panelled in old eak. Two comparhneutsare reserved for the nursery* II iiatlx is attached to each sleeping-room, and the 'ci j-tion-room is decorated with marble statuary- Uue ear consists of a kitchen,fitted with every modero appliance. 1 hear that, the nou-arrival of the Einperot William at Darmstadt, causod much aunojiinco to tho Royal party there, and the Queen aud thlJ Empress Frederick were particularly vexed, 03 tney were exceedingly anxious to have ii conver- sation with his Majesty respecting certain private jiifuirH, and it was partly in order to the early settlement of these matters that the Qneo* went to the great fatigue and expense of the long journey from the Riviera to Darmstadt. It "eetWf that the Emperor decided that it would be inconsi*" tent with his dignity if he went just now to Darm- stadt without a State reception and an elaborate military function. It is true that this woul^ hav been his Majesty's first visit to his yount! cousin the Grand Duke Ernest but ha need not have been so morbidly sensitive and punctilious, considering the deep mourning of tho Royal family for the Duke of Clarence IUlIl the late Grand Duke of Hesse, to say nothing uf the fact that the Court of Berliu is supposed t,) lJ6 absorbed in grief at the death of the Grand Duchess Alexandrina. General Boulanger might have been alive still if he had only accepted the half a million francs otfered him for an American lecture tour but Arabi Pasha- appears to be wiser in his generation, and has, I hear, prudently accepted the thousand a year oiferei him to take nominal charge of a tea garden on th8 salubrious and bracing hills of Haputale. It ilf understood that his position is to be to a great ex- tent a sinecure, as Arabi knows more of theoretiovl politics than tea culture but the tea planter hope* to reap great profits in Egypt and elsewhere from a brand of Arabi-grown Ceylon tea. Archbishop Walsh has fulminated against Free- masonry, and warned his flock to abstain frorta participation in the festive programme of tho centenary of the Masonic Girls' School in Dublin* which had been made as attractive as possible witlt a view to raise as much money as can be spared for tho institution, whose merits and beneficence are widely acknowledged. Among the projected arrange- ments is a ball, but it is feared that the archiepiseo- pal ukase will do a good deal to neutralise its catholicity and curtail its numbers. At the same- time it is known that Masonry is not unpopular among a section of male Roman Catholics, however much it maybe banned by their wives and daughters. Owing to the retirement of Colonel Cowan, Alderman Stuart Kuill stauds next in rotation for election to the Mayoralty of the City. His selec- tion will be unanimous, both on the part of the livery and his brother aldermen, if he satisfies these bodies that, though a staunch and conscien- tious Roman Catholic, he is prepared to be present at the services of the Established Church on the few occasions when the attendance of the Lord Mayor for the time being is expected. If Alder- man Knill declines to give these assurances, oppo- sition to his appointment will certainly arise, and, in that event, Mr. Alderman Faudel-Phillips, whose father was Lord Mayor in 1865, will stand next in succession, as Mr, Alderman Tyler will not be ex- pected to undertake the duties of the Mayoralty in the year immediately succeeding his Shrievalty. 0 (From TBUTH.) The Queen had intended to proceed to Balmors on Friday, May 20th, but it is now probable tha her Majesty's northern journey will be deferred until a week later, in which case the Court will return to Windsor Castle on Saturday, June 2.jth. When leaving Costebelle, the Queen made the usual civil speeches about its beauty, and the civility of its inhabitants, so the sanguine people of Hyeres are already counting upon another visit from her Majesty next spring. It is part of the business of Royal personages to make balmy remarks of the kind, and her Majesty said the same things on leaving Baveno, Mentone, Lucerne, Biarritz, and Grasse, but has never revisited any of these places. A fortnight ago I announced that the Queen had decided to ooufer the Order of the Garter upon the Grand Duke of Hesse, and that he would be in- vested by her Majesty at Darmstadt with the in- signia which was worn by his late father. The ceremony of investiture took place privately in the drawing-room of the Neue Palais on the evening of the Queen's arrival at Darmstadt. a I hear that the Grand Duke Ernest of Hesse will [■hortly be betrothed to the Princess Marie of Edinburgh, with the full approval of the Queen. There is no truth whatever in the report which has been persistently circulated of late, that tho Prince of Wales intends to sell the Sandringham esiate, for he has never for a moment entertained any such idea. The story that the Prince has been contemplating the purchase of Welcombe House, the well-known residence of the late Mr. R. N. Philips iu Warwickshire, near Stratford, is the purest of fictions, for which there is not a shadow of foundation. The Prince has just been informed that the Royal yacht Osborne will not be available for his use until next year. It appears that there has been some most discreditable blundering about the new boilers which have been made for this vessel, and it now turns out that they are of no use, being of a quite wrong pattern, so that others will have to be con- structed. Tho Osborne was to have been ready for service in Juno, and H. R. H. is likely to be con- siderably inconvenienced by the result of the muddle which has been made, as he will have to give Up hia contemplated summer cruise to Norway, unless ha goes there in the Alino. It is quite untrue, both that the German troperor's yacht has completed her refit at Gosport, jyjd that she is to be entered for thirteen matches. The Meteor's refit has only just commenced, and she is having her spars reduced. As at present arranged she will be raced only during the Cowes Week, when. the Emperor is to be on board her. appear snce will be in the contest for the Queen's Cup on August 2nd. I A The Prince of Wales's sale of Hackneys at Sandringham is to take place on Friday, J Jr Sth. not July 12th, a. announced last week. (From ST. STEPHEN'S REVIEW.) After all, those of my contemporary who announced that the Queen would occupy rPms in tho Old or Itesideuz Palace during her 'tay at Darmstadt were quite in error. Her Majty had the apartments formerly tenanted by Princt8 Alica in the New Palace, on the outskiris of til tOn- Equally unfounded were the statements thl Lady Amptlidl and Lord de Ros stood next ujkii^he liafc as JLady and Lord-in-Waiting. On the Queen's recent, visit to the tomb of rincess Alice m the mausoleum oreeted on the pretbrteights of H.osenholle-the work it will be remenflred of poor Boohm, the sculptor—Her Majesty It as a memento of her presence a large laurol wflth, on tho white silk ribbon attached to which he has written in autograph: "Ein letztos Gruen der innigsten Liebe uub treusten Freuudsclft von seitieii teigeoeugteu Mutter. Victoria R..d I." The Prince and Priucess of Wales, wi their childeren, spent a week very quietly at t' Hotel Bristol, in Paris, maintaining strict "inguito" as the Earl and Countess of Chester, iley re- ceived private visits, however, from .'esidenfc Carnot, Lord and Lady Dufferiu and seral old friends, including the Marquis and the Marquise de Breteuil. All their movaments were JPt quite secret, and even the gossips of the Froia press exercised for oflce the virtue of discretion. It is expected that the Prince of W "3, whole Í .mily will go down to Sandringham Week at the latest, and wiii remain there until ,ly 21st, when the Prince and Princess, accompan4 hy their two daughters and possibly by Prince Cge, are to start for the celebration of the golden ddiug at Copenhagen. The Prince, accordiug> present. arrangements,will returuiu time to atteifhe Royal Agricultural Show as t he guest of Lord :trwick on or about Juno lOti., but the Princess tulius for some weeks in Denmark with her palts, iroing thence to stay with the Duke and Dachost Ouinber- laud at Gmunden.

An extraordinary congress is an noun* for Whit- suntide at Hanover. It is expected 4 no fewer than 30,000 (jollf mutes will be present. It ia whispered that the Queen's sUat Darm- stadt has not resulted in a final sol01* of tho various matrimonial problems that vr supposed to bo awaiting the touch of her ski' and ex- perienced hand A coloured woman has just publisl a novel iu America, the first over produced by member of her race. It is entitled" True JO," and is ijiirly up to the average of sucl!Vorks. Tito authoress, Sarah E. Farro, is quitJck of COla- plexion, and is twenty-six years old. Mrs. Brooks, a dressmaker, carryiJ on business in the Edgware Road, London, obtained ti vet diet for £ 125 against the Metro'Railway (Company in the Queen's Bench D'ion, as com- ^eune.tion for injuries which shestainerl in a o:vs>n when travelling ou the endauts' liuo between Edgware Road and Swiss (age. A large area of high baromet. pressure at present covers the whole of the tish Islands, moviug very slowly in a south-ea 'y direction. A dry atmosphere prevails, and my* are thertfore adyisod to pay attention to the xrououts of iire- damo. aud to tho aKfc« nt 1 c/SM j -cm